Fouquieria purpusii (Fouquieria )

Fouquieria purpusii (Fouquieria) showing narrow green leaves and long sharp thorns on woody stems.

Botanical name: Fouquieria purpusii

Common name: Fouquieria

Origin: Mexico

USDA Zone: 9-11

Plant form: Small tree; plant with caudex

Mature height: 10-20 ft

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Moderate

Flower color: White and off-white

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Thorns: Thorny or spiny

Fouquieria purpusii (Fouquieria) plant with woody branches, sharp thorns, and many thin green oval leaves

Fouquieria purpusii (Fouquieria) showing green stems with sharp thorns and thin elongated leaves.

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